Clodomiro Picado Research Institute
Zoo in San José Province, Costa Rica
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The Instituto Clodomiro Picado is a research center in Vázquez de Coronado, San José Province, Costa Rica. Established in 1970, the institute is a research unit of the Universidad de Costa Rica, responsible for the production of snake antiophidic serums and scientific research on serpents and their venoms,[1] as well as educational and extension programs in rural areas and hospitals. It received its name in honor of Costa Rican scientist Clodomiro Picado Twight.[2]
| Instituto Clodomiro Picado | |
|---|---|
 Interactive map of Instituto Clodomiro Picado | |
| 09°58′59″N 84°00′48″W | |
| Location | San José Province Costa Rica |
| No. of animals | 70+ species |
| Website | icp.cr |
The Institute produces antivenoms for human and veterinary use in Central America, Ecuador, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, and Papua New Guinea.[3]
